While you're considering buying that new home, you should also take into account all the things that you will need to do before you to move into it! Here are a few tips to help you plan for this big event!
•1. Call a mover or truck rental company at least two months in advance. Pick up boxes from stores and start stockpiling packing material and tape. Local newspaper offices sometimes have unused ends of newsprint available for packing or crafts - it's much less messy than newspaper.
•2. Make a list of the utility companies you need to contact and decide if you need a change-of-address form from the post office (or can you notify everyone on-line of your new address).
•3. Prepare your family, especially the kids, who can get very stressed http://www.canadianliving.com/family/parenting/kids_feel_stress_too.php by the upheaval of a move. Tell them what to expect so they don't get any surprises and help them adjust to the new surroundings by taking a walk around the neighbourhood.
•4. Separate your essentials - pack a travel bag with necessary items, such as toiletries and a change of clothes. The last thing you need after a hectic day of moving is a lost toothbrush. Don't forget to include a bag with prescriptions and a first aid kit!
•5. Purchase or rent a safe-deposit box for valuable items such as jewellry, legal documents (birth certificates, passports, etc). This way they won't get lost in the shuffle.
•6. Know that once you're in your new place, you shouldn't rush to get every picture and painting up on the wall the week you move in. Instead of unpacking or cleaning up the first night, give yourself a break and enjoy a nice dinner. Go on-line and find the restaurants that deliver or plan to take the family out for a nice break!
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